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Connecting people to the natural world, sustainable agricultural practices and the cultural heritage of their local watershed through education, stewardship and advocacy.

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Read about the latest happenings at the Alice Ferguson Foundation.


Visitor Tales: Overnight Educational Field Trip to the Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center

A Closer Look: “Sledding” by Alice Ferguson

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Unveils New Education Pavilion in Prince George’s County

Member Moment: Shirley and Frank Nicolai

Employee Spotlight: Pat Biles

A Closer Look: “A Day at the Farm” by Alice Ferguson

Alice Ferguson Foundation Executive Director Takes Part in National Park Foundation’s Friends Leadership Institute: Part 2

Employee Spotlight: Gabi Zabel

Alice Ferguson Foundation Executive Director Takes Part in National Park Foundation’s Friends Leadership Institute: Part 1

Flashback: Happy Birthday To Us On Our Twentieth – Part 2

Flashback: Happy Birthday To Us On Our Twentieth – Part 1

Employee Spotlight: Bill Townsend


News & Stories Archive

Flashback: Happy Birthday To Us On Our Twentieth – Part 1

October 24, 2022
On our 68th birthday, we’re looking back at our first 20 years as the Alice Ferguson Foundation. Some things have changed, but most remain the same as the once were. […]

Employee Spotlight: Bill Townsend

October 19, 2022
Our Farm Manager keeps our farm friends fed and healthy, and ensures the barnyard stays tidy and safe for all who visit. Get to know our Farm Manager and bird […]

Celebrating Hard Bargain Farm’s Centennial Milestone

October 19, 2022
This year marks the centennial milestone of Alice Ferguson’s purchase of Hard Bargain Farm, situated along the Potomac River on ancestral land of the Piscataway people. Check out the history […]

Member Moment: Le Etta Townsend

September 30, 2022
We’re excited to continue our monthly Member Moment, featuring the wonderful members of the Alice Ferguson Foundation. As a close neighbor and former educator, this month’s member spotlight is no […]

Blast From The Past: In Memory of Max H. North

September 30, 2022
We’ve been digging through the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s historical files and found some fascinating stories that we’re excited to bring back. From time to time we’ll be sharing those findings […]

Employee Spotlight: Elizabeth Johnson

September 20, 2022
Our Events and Office Coordinator ensures our day-to-day operations and events run effectively and smoothly. We appreciate her stellar organization and get-the-job-done mentality. Get to know Elizabeth in our monthly […]

POV: Summer Teacher’s Institute

September 15, 2022
Written by Tim Emhoff, Summer Teacher’s Institute Facilitator and Environmental Education Resource Teacher at Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center It’s a balmy, July morning at Patuxent River Park where Prince […]

Employee Spotlight: Aggie Morris

August 19, 2022
Our Development Coordinator, Aggie Morris, has had a busy summer finding corporate donors interested in helping our mission! Get to know Aggie in our monthly employee spotlight series: How long […]

A Day in the Life at Hard Bargain Farm – An Educator’s Perspective

August 15, 2022
By Gabi Zabel, Education Specialist I’ve been an educator at the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s Hard Bargain Farm for a number of years, and I can tell you right off the […]

Member Moment: Judy Allen-Leventhal

August 1, 2022
We’re excited to continue our monthly Member Moment, featuring the wonderful members of the Alice Ferguson Foundation. This month’s spotlight is Judy Allen-Leventhal, an avid environmental advocate in the community. […]
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